UNICEF says polio came back in Kano State, along with eight other places, after a three-year hiatus. During a meeting with officials, UNICEF leader Rahama Farah warned that this happened because not enough kids got their shots, especially in risky areas. Nigeria saw 83 cases of a type called cVPV2 last year, which hurts progress against the disease. States like Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa have many new cases, leaving thousands of children without any protection from the virus.
UNICEF worries about all these missed kids in Kano since it has lots of unvaccinated children compared to other parts of Nigeria. They want local leaders, chiefs, and health workers to take quick action for better vaccine programs and community outreach. Kano Governor Abba Yusuf promised to end polio by June 2025. He will put money into health buildings and local health programs to make sure every child gets needed vaccines. Groups like UNICEF, WHO, and GAVI will keep helping Nigeria stop this outbreak and prevent future problems with diseases that vaccines can stop.
UNICEF worries about all these missed kids in Kano since it has lots of unvaccinated children compared to other parts of Nigeria. They want local leaders, chiefs, and health workers to take quick action for better vaccine programs and community outreach. Kano Governor Abba Yusuf promised to end polio by June 2025. He will put money into health buildings and local health programs to make sure every child gets needed vaccines. Groups like UNICEF, WHO, and GAVI will keep helping Nigeria stop this outbreak and prevent future problems with diseases that vaccines can stop.
